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Visiting Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: what to know before you go
Birdwood Avenue, 3141, South Yarra, Australia
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is a botanical garden in South Yarra, open since 1846.
Of the 10 upcoming shows with a published time, 80% start at 17:00 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Friday and Saturday.
The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 4 dates.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Botanical garden
- Opened
- 1846
- Address
- Birdwood Avenue, 3141, South Yarra, Australia
- Upcoming events
- 11
- Usual start time
- 17:00
- Busiest days
- Friday, Saturday
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, month by month
- November 20264 dates, including Live At The Gardens - Renfair Rave, Live At The Gardens - Push Over - 40 years of The Push and Live At The Gardens - Six60
- December 20264 dates, including Live At The Gardens - Cat Power, Live At The Gardens - Dizzee Rascal and Live at the Gardens - Wolf Alice
- March 20273 dates, including Live At The Gardens - Leon Bridges Presents The Happiness Anytime Tour, Live At The Gardens - Fat Freddy's Drop and Live At The Gardens - The Avalanches
Arriving by car
4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 470 m from the venue.
Next events at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Nov21Sat
Concerts
Live At The Gardens - Push Over - 40 years of The Push
Sat 21 Nov · 16:00
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Nov27Fri
Nov28Sat
Other venues near Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
- 170 Russell2 km · 37 dates
- Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit1.9 km · 17 dates
- Crown Live1.9 km · 7 dates
- Melbourne Park1 km · 6 dates
- Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl1 km · 4 dates
- Max Watt's Melbourne2 km · 2 dates
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: practical questions
When did Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne open?
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne opened in 1846.
What time do shows start at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne?
Usually at 17:00 (80% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
Can I park near Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne?
Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 470 m away.
Which month has the most events at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne?
November 2026, with 4 dates, including Live At The Gardens - Renfair Rave and Live At The Gardens - Push Over - 40 years of The Push.
Which other venues are close to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne?
170 Russell (2 km), Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit (1.9 km), Crown Live (1.9 km) and Melbourne Park (1 km).
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